Griezmann equals Messi's historic record
Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann has equaled Argentine Lionel Messi's record for the most appearances by a foreign player in La Liga history, having made his 520th appearance in the competition. Griezmann made his 520th La Liga appearance in the crucial 4-2 victory over his former club Barcelona, equaling Messi's record. The French star star shone alongside Messi at Barcelona between 2019 and 2022, but his best performances came with Atletico Madrid. Griezmann has a illustrious record with Atletico, having won the Europa League, the Spanish Super Cup, and the European Super Cup, scoring 197 goals in two spells with the Madrid club. Despite being 33 years old, Griezmann is still performing at the highest level, having scored 16 goals and provided seven assists this season, putting him close to equaling his tally from last season. However, Atletico's hopes of winning the league suffered a major setback after a 4-2 loss to Barcelona, a match in which the Madrid team led by two goals. Griezmann's name has been linked with a move to the American League after the end of the current season, as his contract with Atletico runs until the summer of 2026.
